Comment Ibragimov made before fighting Holyfield

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  1. standing 8countboxing

    standing 8countboxing Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I don't see this being talked about much, but I think there may be a reason Ibragimov has adopted this safety first approach. Prior to the Holyfield fight they interviewed Ibragimov and he hinted at retirement, stating he isn't even sure he really wanted to fight anymore becaues it makes his mom hysterical everytime he gets in the right. If this safety first approach is going to be the normal for Ibragivmov then it makes sense, at least to him, not to fight Wlad. I still hope unification happends, but it may not, and I doubt it, but Sultan could possibly retire.
     
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  2. buddynabuick

    buddynabuick Active Member Full Member

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    Interesting. I hope not
     
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  3. standing 8countboxing

    standing 8countboxing Well-Known Member Full Member

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    While the WBO isn't considered a major title, I feel it has gained some credibility as of late. If he were to retire it would just add to the delay of any unification. I honestly believe American Media won't embrace any heavyweight champion until he holds all four belts...Hopefully I'm wrong
     
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  4. Punisher33

    Punisher33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Iggy is just trying to hold on to the title as long as he can, he realizes its extremely doubtful that he would ever beat Wlad. I think Iggy should just play the game and fight his mandatory, theres no reason he should get the ring with Wlad with his fighting style.

    Standing 8- I do think americans will embrace a fighter that isnt a unified champion, Vitali was wasnt and he was very popular in america and accepted as champ after Lewis' retired. Wlads style is just not appealing to americans taste, and also lacks the persinality needed to be popular IMO.
     
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  5. yesihavearm

    yesihavearm Active Member Full Member

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    WBO has more respect that IBF these days, and if you compare champions the WBO is up there near the top.

    IBRAGIMOV
    MACCARINELLI
    ERDEI
    CALZAGHE
    PAVLIK
    PAUL WILLIAMS
    TORRES
    JUAN DIAZ
    GUZMAN
    LUEVANO
    PONCE DE LEON
    PENALOSA
    CALDERON
    CALDERON..again

    Easily better champion than IBF and WBA. Only WBC is arguably better.
     
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  6. FROST

    FROST Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If Ibragimov continues fighting in this safety first approach like he did against old Holyfield, and is not motivated to win his fights in convincing fashion, and to fight the best (most dangerous) opponents out there, then he should indeed retire. But of course he won't, just like so many others...

    If he agrees to fight Wlad though, he should get alot of respect.
     
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  7. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    I also read that Iggy wants to do more after boxing. This is just going to be part of his life...unless he gets sucked in.
     
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  8. Bobby Tony

    Bobby Tony Active Member Full Member

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    Eh..maybe his Ma'll die
     
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  9. shelterr

    shelterr Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I have also read interviews where he seems to be looking past his boxing career. He may very well be trying to see how much money he can make out of this deal so that he can retire. A Wlad unification is his best chance to make some big money, but it does make you wonder how he will react if a fight gets brutal. It seems to me like he will be quick to throw in the towel if he's already looking towards retirement.
     
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  10. standing 8countboxing

    standing 8countboxing Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I heard Ibragimov made 8 million for Holyfield. I'd imagine that's enough to live off of.
     
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  11. Punisher33

    Punisher33 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You speak the truth, the heavyweight division is dying for a great heavy right now, it would certainly bring some fans back.
     
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  12. Bubba

    Bubba What, me worry? Full Member

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    How much did Holyfield make?

    What were the PPV buys like?!
     
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